4. The periodic table is organized into groups and periods of elements. The point characteristics of a certain group of elements are listed below. Which of
these elements is in this group?*
Characteristics of a Group of Elements
• Is shiny
• Is solid at room temperature
• Has atoms with two valence electrons
O A Lithium
O B. Strontium
O C. Aluminum
O D. Silicon

28. which is not a reason that water is used to store spent fuel rods from nuclear power plants? water increases the speed of the chain reaction in the fuel rods. water protects nuclear power plant workers from the high temperature and radiation of the fuel rods. water acts as a radiation shield to reduce the radiation levels. water cools the spent rods. salts action